1982 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR RECALL - #82V102000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
THE FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN BOLTS WHICH HAVE QUENCH CRACKS AND ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE BOLT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMPING ACTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT AND DRAG LINK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1981 - 5/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/1982 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/29/1982 |
| # Affected |
377 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
THE FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN BOLTS WHICH HAVE QUENCH CRACKS AND ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE BOLT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMPING ACTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT AND DRAG LINK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE BOLTS IN THE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1982 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1982 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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